Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Fishergate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A New Vision For York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham School
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Boot
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward III and York
- Fairfax House
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters